THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Geraldton–Greenstone starts the first work Monday of 2026 under light snow and damp cold, with a risk of freezing drizzle developing later today and lingering at times into Tuesday. That drizzle risk is the big travel hazard—thin ice can form quickly on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, even when snowfall amounts look minor.

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Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Geraldton Airport)

As of 7:00 AM EST Monday, January 5:

• Light snow

• Temperature: -12.2°C

• Wind: NE 13 km/h

• Wind chill: -19

• Humidity: 86%

• Visibility: 11 km

• Pressure: 101.1 kPa

Today (Monday)

• Periods of light snow

• Risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon

• Wind up to 15 km/h

• High: -5°C

• Wind chill: -19 this morning, improving to about -7 this afternoon

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight

• Periods of light snow with risk of freezing drizzle

• Wind up to 15 km/h

• Low: -11°C

• Wind chill: about -14 overnight

Tuesday, January 6

• Cloudy with 60% chance of light snow

• Risk of freezing drizzle in the morning

• Wind up to 15 km/h

• High: -2°C

• Wind chill: -14 in the morning, improving to about -4 in the afternoon

• Tuesday night: Cloudy, low -13°C

Wednesday, January 7

• Cloudy

• High: 0°C

• Wednesday night: Cloudy, low -7°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today/tonight: Waterproof or water-resistant outer layer over warm insulation (damp cold cuts through fast). Mitts, toque, scarf/neck warmer.

• Freezing drizzle risk: Wear boots with strong tread—consider ice cleats if you’re walking a lot.

• Driving: Keep your scraper handy and top up winter washer fluid—wet snow + drizzle can reduce windshield visibility quickly.

Weather Trivia

Freezing drizzle is often more dangerous than steady snow because it can leave a nearly invisible “glaze” of ice—especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated rural roads.

Weather Summary

Geraldton–Greenstone weather for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026: periods of light snow with a risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon and overnight. Continued light snow chances Tuesday with freezing drizzle risk in the morning, followed by a milder midweek trend toward 0°C.